Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles

June 12, 2025 The Netherlands – Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles – Media/Public Contact: pm-cpa@state.gov Transmittal No. 25-31 WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $215 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy two hundred ninety-six (296) AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM). The following non-MDE items will also be included: AGM-179 JAGM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); Tactical Aviation Ground Munition Program (TAGM) office technical assistance; Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD), Joint Attack Munition Systems (JAMS) technical assistance; missile handling training; classified and unclassified publications; spare parts; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of program and logistical support. The estimated total cost is $215 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The Netherlands intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. This will contribute to the Netherlands’ military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies. These systems will be employed by AH-64 Apache attack helicopters operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). The Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, located in Orlando, FL. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately three U.S. Government and three contractor representatives to travel to the Netherlands for program management reviews to support the program. Travel is expected to occur approximately twice per year as needed to support equipment fielding and training. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded. All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military-Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov. SHARE PRINT Related Documents PRESS RELEASE - NETHERLANDS 25-31 CN.PDF The Netherlands Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles The Netherlands Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles JAGM missiles AGM-179A Major Arms Sale 25-31 EUCOM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) Captive Air Training Missiles CATM Netherlands